Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Easy pickings for Blackbirds

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THE NETBALL ACTION in the University of the West Indies Games began in sweltering heat yesterday morning with favourites Mona and Cave Hill making the conditions ever hotter for Open Campuses and St Augustine, respectively.

Playing on their home turf, Cave Hill Blackbirds roasted St Augustine 67-19, while Mona only used UWI Sportswoman Of The Year Shimona Nelson in the final quarter, but still humiliated newcomers Open Campuses 84-4.

The Blackbirds were led by Barbados player Shonica Wharton with a game-high 52 goals from 58 attempts. 

Best Shooter in the recent test series against Jamaica, Sheniqua Thomas, contributed 13 from 16, while Rieah Holder took the goal attack bib in the final quarter to sink two of five for the Blackbirds. (KB)

Please read the full story in today’s Saturday Sun, or in the eNATION edition.

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